Question

What is the impact of the use of hyphens in the first stanza? Select the options that are true.

1. Creates deliberate pauses to reinforce the sense of admiration and pride
2. Emphasises the contrast between India’s strengths and weaknesses
3. Lends to the lyrical quality giving it a measured, chant-like rhythm
4. Suggests hesitation or uncertainty in the poet’s claims about India
5. Presents a key element of India’s greatness before the hyphen and makes a strong assertion about its uniqueness after the hyphen

Answer 1

1. Creates deliberate pauses to reinforce the sense of admiration and pride

3. Lends to the lyrical quality giving it a measured, chant-like rhythm

5. Presents a key element of India’s greatness before the hyphen and makes a strong assertion about its uniqueness after the hyphen